Conditions at Inch Reef in March
March: Spring Thaw Meets Winter Swell
March still runs on winter energy, with the average wave height at 5.2ft (1.6m) and the period easing slightly to 12.0 seconds. The swell direction chart is very winter-like: WNW (29%), W (25%) and WSW (13%) dominate, and a good number of waves are still in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range. It is a great month for powerful pulsing swells, especially early in the month before the Atlantic storm track truly weakens.
Wind conditions become more favourable as spring begins, with ideal offshore angles up to 26 percent. NNW flow is noticeably present at 8%, and NNE/NE contributions add more clean sessions than in January or February. Air temperatures still average a cool 7.6°C, water temperature climbs to 8.7°C, and precipitation eases to around 3.5mm per day, making March a transitional but still very surfable month.
Average Spot conditions at Inch Reef in March
Swell history for March
Wind history for March
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inch Reef during March. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Inch Reef for your next trip in March.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inch Reef for March. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Inch Reef.